2020 BMW (G11/G12) 7 Series LCI Facelift LEAKED

vladberca · 01-09-2019, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Ya'll have completely broken eyeballs. Go see an ophthalmologist.

I don't give a sh*t on your thoughts

The car has PERSONALITY now.

FC05 · 01-09-2019, 03:42 AM

Why people complaining about big grills ?
Look at other brands, grill sizes are much bigger than BMW even compare to this LCI 7.

Went to a showroom the other day and the new X5 looks fine to me.

montegoblue_e92 · 01-09-2019, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alx007

I completely agree...

He is already responsible of the ugly E65 7-Series and he managed to do even worse...

This brand (which I was a fan of) has been screwing up for the past 15 years.

Wait...wasn't that Chris Bangle? Didn't that car help to coin the term Bangle Butt?

On another note, I like the E65 LCI much better than the original. BMW LCIs in general tend to be a win in my book...I feel like they're skimping out on me when they release brand new models, leaving all the good stuff for the refreshed car

IB M · 01-09-2019, 05:36 AM

#sideprofileselfie

BMW is proud of its new big nose

https://nypost.com/2018/02/21/why-pi...-social-feeds/

john_luvbimmer · 01-09-2019, 05:40 AM

I don't get the design language of this generation series. The disproportionate mouth opening grills are devouring the sense of elegance that bmw designers have been built up.

Vucko · 01-09-2019, 06:15 AM

small comparison

jim1013yyf · 01-09-2019, 06:29 AM

The grill burns my eyes

Alx007 · 01-09-2019, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by montegoblue_e92

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alx007

I completely agree...

He is already responsible of the ugly E65 7-Series and he managed to do even worse...

This brand (which I was a fan of) has been screwing up for the past 15 years.

Wait...wasn't that Chris Bangle? Didn't that car help to coin the term Bangle Butt?

On another note, I like the E65 LCI much better than the original. BMW LCIs in general tend to be a win in my book...I feel like they're skimping out on me when they release brand new models, leaving all the good stuff for the refreshed car

It was Van Hooydonk under the supervision of Bangle.

Rk-d · 01-09-2019, 06:38 AM

Playing with photoshop - quick and dirty grill shrinkage.

I see the bones of a good looking car, but that grill kills it.

mecheng77 · 01-09-2019, 08:40 AM

I always find it amazing that beauty is subjective but the opinions are unanimous; the grill is too imposing. Reminds me of when Acura put that beak on the TL and ruined the styling.

I think each 7 series was very handsome for its time.

Enjoy the pic

Cortexiphan · 01-09-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nathanm4

BMW design is getting worse. So boring compared to Audi and Mercedes.

Oh yeah, Audi and Mercedes are so exciting.(!!!!!!)
They're both have the same design in their entire lineup. From A class to S class or from A3 to A8.

AlteBMW · 01-09-2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Wow what a f*kin disaster.

Textbook 101 of how to make an unappealing car even more unappealing.

I happen to like it but that doesn't matter. The marketplace will be the judge. If the marketplace does not accept the new design, the message will be sent. For me, it doesn't matter because if a lot of people shy away, prices will go down.

1azycat · 01-09-2019, 09:25 AM

wow super ugly. Those guys saying its nice, are they fake accounts paid by bmw designers? Or marketing?

secretanchitman · 01-09-2019, 09:49 AM

It seriously looks terrible - the pre LCI looks a hell of a lot better.

Blue Sky · 01-09-2019, 10:04 AM

Tall grill and narrow headlights? What kind of harmony is that?

And now with Civic style fly-swatters on the rear bumper.

ashkgerd2 · 01-09-2019, 11:01 AM

What on earth are they thinking when they are designing these grills?!
no elegance, subtlety, or sense of design.
I just don't get it.

kassey22000 · 01-09-2019, 12:15 PM

Just a sampling from my fellow car-fans (many who own BMWs) after showing them these posts/pics.

-"It's just the Bangle Bustle moved to the front"
-"Oh great, more Edsel aesthetics ”
-“About as attractive as a Grouper’s Mouth”
-“not functional, not aerodynamic, not attractive at any angle”
-“Come on BMW, LEAD DON’T FOLLOW – Audi/Lexus into grill oblivion!”
-“I was considering moving from my 5 to a new 7, forget it now!”
-“Killing a perfectly wonderful automobile with toothy grill bling, grow up!”
-“This styling mistake (along with Lexus/Audi) will go down as the Mullet of car fashion”
I personally can’t add a thing to these ;-)

XBMW6 · 01-09-2019, 01:23 PM

Comparison

Harroldv · 01-09-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1azycat

wow super ugly. Those guys saying its nice, are they fake accounts paid by bmw designers? Or marketing?

No fake account, unfortunately not paid by bmw and no designer either

To each their own opinion i guess.

If you don't like it, don't buy it!

MParallel · 01-09-2019, 02:22 PM

These kidneys ruin the whole car.

Mani59 · 01-09-2019, 02:26 PM

What is going on with the once great designs of BMW from the 80s/90s/early 00s! All relevance of history and trademark has gone out of the window with these hideous designs.

Rupes · 01-09-2019, 02:33 PM

Is China still BMW's biggest market? I'm sure they will appreciate the new kidney grill design.

The rest of the world... not so much...

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01-09-2019, 09:25 AM	#145
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